30 September 2005
Issue 38 – 2005
1. Manage Internet Security Risks
An internet connection can provide you with a powerful communication and marketing tool however this same connection can pose a real threat to your business. You can protect your business by understanding and managing the risks involved in being connected to the internet. There are also a number of user-friendly resources and support available online to help you securely manage your business information over the internet.
One such resource is the Internet Security Essentials for Small Business published by the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts (DCITA).
2. ATO E-record
A new version of e-record has been released by the Australian Taxation Office. e-Record is a small-business record-keeping tool. e-Record is a free, electronic record keeping software product. It” designed to help small businesses to keep good business records and meet their taxation reporting obligations.
(hmmm when are the Govt going to seriously consider the compliance costs for business???? – ed)
3. Proposed Seminar with Thailand Board of Investment
Although most Print companies may see Asia as a threat, rather than an opportunity, there are a number of members exporting to this part of the world. In October, representatives of the Thailand Board of Investment are visiting Australia, and have offered to meet with Printers to discuss possible opportunities.
To quote from their PR
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Follow up confidential meetings can be conducted later in the day or scheduled for another time
When? Maximum of 2 hours on Friday, October 28. Please advise interest to Michelle
4. Export Market Development Grants
The Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) scheme is the Australian Government's principal financial assistance program for aspiring and current exporters. The scheme is administered by Austrade and is aimed at encouraging small and medium sized Australian businesses to develop export markets by reimbursing up to 50 per cent of export promotion expenses above $15,000 incurred in the previous financial year (first-time applicants can combine two years' expenses to meet this threshold).
Applications for Export Market Development Grants of up to $150,000 close on Wednesday 30 November 2005, but eligible businesses that lodge by Monday October 31 may receive their grant payment within eight weeks. Austrade is conducting Export Market Development Grants coaching sessions in capital cities and regional areas across Australia.
5. Rapid Benchmarking
You may have read that Printing Industries has re-released its benchmarking software. When the software was released in 2002 the feedback we received was that it was the best benchmarking service the printing industry had ever had, but some issues around the time to input data and cost. We have been working on improving the software, and have sought feedback from users about how we could make it better. Full details about the new software can be obtained from Page 99 of the September edition of Print 21 magazine, or from Printnet. In Victoria we are planning two “fast” seminars on Benchmarking. The presenter will be Paul Coronel from Benchmarking Plus. The seminar details are:
Wednesday, 12 October at 7.30 – 9.00 am – including a light breakfast
Monday, 17 October at 4.30 – 6.00 pm
Please register your interest via email to Michelle Eeles or phone 03 9819 6144.
6. Get Connected Conference
The willingness of the Australian printing industry and international colleagues from eight Asian countries to co-operate, exchanging knowledge and networking the business of print has created the ultimate learning and networking opportunity - the Get Connected Conference. The Conference will be held at the Sydney Shangri-La Hotel from 16-19 November 2005.
You are invited to be part of this unique event connecting businesses with the knowledge and intelligence necessary for their successful operation. This is no ordinary Conference, rather it reflects the understanding that the print and visual communication industry must better co-ordinate activities and co-operate more closely to meet the expectations of its members and sponsors. To read more about the Get Connected conference go to Printnet.
7. Training Courses
OH&S Refresher 1 Day Course for previous 5 day course participants October 25
OH&S 5 Day Worksafe Approved Course November 15, 22, 29, December 6, 13
The New Manager February 7, 8, 9 2006
Go to Printnet or contact Michelle for a complete list of our upcoming training courses.
8. What’s On
To find out What’s on in the world of print go to What’s On.
And Finally
Bozone (n): The substance surrounding a person that stops bright ideas from penetrating.
Karmageddon: It’s like, when everybody is sending off all these really bad vibes, right? And then, like, the earth explodes and it’s like, a serious bummer…….
The Team at Printing Industries Association of Australia
18 - 20 Queens Avenue
Hawthorn Vic 3122
P 61 3 9819 6144
F 61 3 9819 6292
michelle@printnet.com.au
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